Bully Beat Down Amateur Boxing Event

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Standing Rock Boxing Club in conjunction with the Three Feathers Casino will host Bully Beat Down, an amateur boxing event on Saturday, Jan 28 at 7:00 p.m. at the Three Feathers Casino located at 439 Route 37 in Akwesasne, NY. Doors open at 6:00 p.m.

Rorohronhakies (a.k.a. Lolo) has only been boxing since May 2009 when his father, Atsiakonkie, opened Standing Rock Boxing Club. But don’t let his age fool you, this 130 pounds lightweight open class boxer won his second fight at the New York State Fair at age 11 when he knocked out his 15-year-old opponent. He also won the New York State Championship for two consecutive years. Lolo, who currently attends the Akwesasne Freedom School, said “I have been honing my skills and hit harder and faster then before. I would love to go pro someday.”

Hailing from Tsi Snaihne, Akwesasne, Robbi Cook from has been training since last September. All her fights were against open fighters (more than 10 bouts) and she has already boxed two national champions. With the exception of two bouts, she has lost all her bouts to these top boxers by split decision which is an amazing feat in such a short career. “At first I wanted to box to lose weight, however now I just love the sport and like to have fun with it.”

Ronnie Robidoux, 145 pounds from St Regis, Quebec has been training for about a year now. His record consists of three technical knockouts including winning his first fight within 30 seconds via a knockout. “I love the sport and love to train, said Ronnie. I would love to continue to compete and make it to a pro level somebody.”

Special guests for the event include American Professional boxer Iran Barkley who held world titles at middleweight (1988–89), super middleweight (1992) and light heavyweight (1992). Barkley is most known for his upset knockout over the hall of famer Thomas "Hitman" Hearns, as well for his close lost to the great Roberto Duran. He will be at the event to sign autographs, meet and greet fans, talk to the fighters, and available for pictures. WBC Continental Americas World Lightweight Champion Tony Luis from Champs East Side Boxing Club will also be a special guest at the Bully Beat Down, as well as beautiful ring girls from New York City.

“My main objective through boxing is to get kids off the streets,” said Atsiaktonkie, owner of Standing Rock Boxing Club. “Boxing provides a safe, professional atmosphere for kids to face their fears without resorting to drugs and alcohol. I built my club to help kids gain confidence and turn their life around through discipline and exercise.”

Tickets are on sale now at Standing Rock Boxing Club (Massena), Three Feathers Casino (Akwesasne), Wild Bills (Akwesasne), and Nina Denny Public Relations (Ogdensburg). Tickets are $15 at the door which includes a program book. A percentage of ticket sales will benefit Tsitewatenikonrakwatakon, the Native Connections Detox Center.

Three Feathers Casino Event t-shirts and Standing Rock Boxing t-shirts will also be available for sale at the event. Standing Rock Boxing Club is open Monday through Friday from 6-9 p.m. Call Standing Rock Boxing Club at (315) 769-2552 for more information.

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